Talc

J&J Partners with Legal Experts to Finalize $8 Billion Settlement in Talc Lawsuit

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New Brunswick, New Jersey – Johnson & Johnson, a name long associated with household health products, has tentatively settled thousands of lawsuits for $8 billion, alleging that their talcum powder products caused cancer. This settlement marks a significant pivot in the company’s legal strategy as it navigates through numerous claims linking its baby powder to instances of ovarian cancer and mesothelioma, a cancer that affects the lungs and chest. The pharmaceutical giant has reached this massive agreement with the collaboration of attorneys specializing in mass tort litigation. Over recent years, numerous plaintiffs have stepped forward, … Read more

Oregon Jury Hits Johnson & Johnson with $260 Million Verdict Over Cancer Claims Linked to Talc Powder

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Portland, OR – In a stunning verdict that reverberated through the legal and corporate worlds, an Oregon state court jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $260 million in damages over claims linked to its talc-based baby powder. The jury in Multnomah County concluded on Monday that Kyung Lee, a 48-year-old woman, developed mesothelioma as a result of inhaling asbestos allegedly present in the powder. The decision broke down into $60 million in compensatory damages and a substantial $200 million in punitive damages awarded to Lee and her husband, highlighting the jury’s stance on the … Read more

Oregon Jury Orders Johnson & Johnson to Pay $260 Million over Mesothelioma Claims Linked to Talc Products

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Portland, Oregon – A jury in Oregon has determined that Johnson & Johnson, the healthcare behemoth, is responsible for $260 million in damages for a case involving mesotheloma allegedly caused by asbestos in their talcum powder products. This significant verdict reflects the ongoing controversy and litigation surrounding talcum powders, which have been linked to cancer diagnoses in numerous users across the country. The decision, reached after careful deliberation, highlights the alleged failure of Johnson & Johnson to adequately warn consumers about the dangers associated with their talc products. According to plaintiff claims, the company knew … Read more

Bankruptcy Judge Seeks Change: Pushes for Special Masters in Talc Bankruptcy Cases to Ease Caseload Burden

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Newark, New Jersey – Since the first talc bankruptcy was filed in 2021, Judge Michael Kaplan has grappled with numerous disputes in the US Bankruptcy Court. These disagreements encompass a range of issues, including fights over discovery, disputes over the administration of individual claims, and conflicts over the total amount in controversy. If Kaplan were a district court judge overseeing a mass tort action, the solution would be clear: appoint a special master to efficiently manage the increasingly contentious parties. However, as a bankruptcy judge, Kaplan is prohibited from appointing a special master according to … Read more